2019 Map of Orson

About this map

Mt Ararat and Sugarloaf Mtn dominate the northern Susquehanna County landscape, where the headwaters of several major regional drainage systems emerge. The area is defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and ponds, including Belmont Lake, Wrighter Lake, and Little Hickory Lake. The settlement of Orson serves as a central hub, flanked by the Orson Cem and local aviation markers like Boden Airport and Orson Field. This high-plateau geography shows a distinct transition from the steep elevations around Nettle Hill to the valley settlements of Starrucca and Lakewood. Historically significant travel routes like the Belmont Tpke intersect with rural connectors such as Still Water Rd, illustrating a longstanding reliance on the natural gap between the peaks for transport and communication between the scattered mountain communities.